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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A legendary Indian king known for his commitment to truth and, in the Puranas, selling his kingdom, his family and ultimately himself to repay Vishwamitra after insulting him

Etymology

From Sanskrit हरिश्चन्द्र (hariścandra, “having golden splendour”).

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